Decorative Objects
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Creamware
1740s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
17th Century Portuguese Louis XIII Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
1750s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
16th Century Japanese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
17th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1770s English Other Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Enamel
18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
17th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 18th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
17th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
1780s French Other Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
17th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
18th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1740s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Decorative Objects
Quartz
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1750s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
1720s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
1790s French Directoire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Gesso, Wood
1770s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal, Tourmaline
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 1700s Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Malachite
18th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Objects
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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